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Fabian Brunnstrom sent down, Aaron Gagnon called up

Fabian Brunnstrom has been assigned to the Texas Stars, but Dallas also has recalled Aaron Gagnon.

Jamie Benn (concussion-like symptoms) skated, but he’s listed as doubtful for Monday’s game at Tampa Bay. Steve Ott was held out of practice for maintenance, and so Gagnon will make the Florida trip with the team.

Gagnon had a goal and an assist Saturday with the Texas Stars and looks good right now. There’s a very good chance he plays Monday even if Ott is healthy (and he probably will be).

Kari Lehtonen practiced today, so that tells you a little about where his mind is at. After facing 43 shots and winning in a shootout Saturday, he could have easily taken the day off. But he decided he needed to be out there.

Here is the press release on the transactions:

Frisco, Tex. – The Dallas Stars announced today that the club has recalled center Aaron Gagnon and assigned left wing Fabian Brunnstrom to the Texas Stars, Dallas’ primary affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL).

Gagnon, 24, has skated in two games for the Texas Stars so far this season, posting a goal and an assist. Last season he appeared in two games for Dallas, recording two shots. He led the Texas Stars in scoring with 58 points (27g, 31a) in 78 games last season. The 5-11, 186-pound center also ranked first on the club in plus/minus with a +19 rating. Gagnon helped Texas reach the Calder Cup Finals in the club’s inaugural season in the AHL, tallying 12 points (8g, 4a).

In 2008-09 he played for the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL, collecting eight goals and 11 assists in 61 games. The Quesnel, British Columbia native was signed by Dallas as a free agent February 2, 2007.

Brunnstrom, 25, has not yet made his debut in 2010-11. He appeared in 44 games for Dallas last season, collecting 11 poings (2g, 9a). The 6-2, 212-pound left wing played in 55 games for the Stars in his first NHL season in 2008-09, recording 29 points (17g, 12a). The Jonstorp, Sweden native skated for Farjestads BK of the Swedish Elite League in 2007-08, notching nine goals and 28 assists in 54 games. He was signed as a free agent by Dallas on May 8, 2008.